Arsenal's captain in top form at the moment: fifteen appearances, nine goals.
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Before a 14-day international break in which the remaining European qualifications spots will be drawn, the Gunners travelled to Molineux to catch the second spot in the title race. With one game in hand, the horizon for Wenger's men appears brighter, although in paper, a congestion of fixtures approaches with a demonic speed. Specially with rivals and league leaders Chelsea having a terrific start, the matches to follow will provide Arsenal the opportunity to prove themselves in this long road to May. With the injury hitlist at its toll certainly a buy or two should enhance the options of attack or defence in any case.
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With the start of Ramsey the visitors did not enjoy their greatest moment in the first ten minutes: Gibbs saved from the line in one occasion and Gallas got booked. The usual form that is deployed in the visiting matches again appeared, since a tough and difficult start was joined by another set of indiscretions by the London back-four. As the Gunners struggled to find possession - and even the talismanic skipper was making mistakes - Diaby was stretched out and Song came in.
Whether this was a good augur for the visitors, it was clear that from the 25th minute, things began to look promising as possession was regained. Unfortunately for the Wolves Zubar's mistake after an Eduardo header in a corner kick, gave the visitors an awkward and practically undeserved lead. Again, in the 35th, Craddock deflected what was supposed to be a wide effort by the Croatian. Ramsey set him up and luckily for the Croatian, the ball went in after a magnificent lob.
Again within a matter of minutes, Fábregas continued his fine string of performances with yet another goal, this time from a fine team work just before half time. Sagna set van Persie, who with a flawless technique lent the ball into the Spaniard who flicked it in without a doubt.
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As the second half initiated, the mistakes the home team made were not purged by any chance since an easy conceding gave the visitors the mental strength they needed. Despite that the Wolves did make a positive start for some minutes, but rather suffered from the hammering number of 89% of possession. A devastated home team could not get the advantage of the local support and instead received more punishment, this time well into the game, by Arshavin in the 65th. Previously
Whether the reaction of Wenger was of a nearly secure win, Nasri's entrance made quite an impact since many of his efforts went really close of another mark on the scoresheet. The attitude of the Wolves was of clear dismay: a match already lost in another unlucky night. Yet again, the Arsenal defence conceded an incredible goal as the clean sheet was broken by Craddock, this time in his right end of the pitch. The defence was poorest in all its meanings and the finish was average but incisive against the lack of marking.
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